Employment Opportunity Details

Education Psychologist

THE ORGANIZATION

Saskatoon Tribal Council (STC) improves the quality of life of First Nations through mutually beneficial partnerships with community organizations and industry. Opportunities for improved living are accessed through programs and services in health, safety, economic development, education, and financial investments in the broader community. Acting as a representative body for seven First Nations, STC delivers programs and services to those living in member communities and Saskatoon. More information is available at www.sktc.sk.ca

FIRE: Fairness, Integrity, Respect, Excellence

THE POSITION

Under the supervision of and reporting directly to the Director of Education and as a member of the Professional Learning Community, the Educational Psychologist will have primary responsibility for psychological assessments; and follow-up consultations with parents and teachers. The psychologist will have responsibility for developing specific interventions and training; and will assist in individual program planning.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

Administer and score psychological assessment of students who have been referred by school team personnel and exhibit educational, social and behavioral challenges for the purposes of providing informed recommendations and developing responsive intervention/strategies.

Complete and interpret test results, background information, observations and interviews from students, parents and school personnel, in order to diagnose conditions, identify student needs, determine program eligibility

Provide consultation and support to students, parents, and teachers, administrators in areas such as support strategies, learning styles, responsive intervention and behavior support strategies/interventions.

Consult with school IPP teams and parents in the design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of recommended intervention strategies.